6 appliances · US average 18.3¢/kWh
Heating Appliances: Cost to Run
Space heaters, heat pumps, water heaters and other appliances that turn electricity into heat — usually the biggest winter bill drivers.
Space Heater
Oil-Filled Radiator
Heat Pump
Electric Blanket
Electric Water Heater
Electric Baseboard Heater
Heating appliance running costs compared
| Typical use | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heater | 1,500W | 8 hours a day | 365.0 | $66.84 | $802 |
| Oil-Filled Radiator | 1,500W | 8 hours a day | 255.5 | $46.79 | $561 |
| Heat Pump | 3,000W | 8 hours a day | 730.1 | $134 | $1,604 |
| Electric Blanket | 100W | 8 hours a day | 24.3 | $4.46 | $53.47 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500W | 3 hours a day | 410.7 | $75.19 | $902 |
| Electric Baseboard Heater | 1,500W | 8 hours a day | 365.0 | $66.84 | $802 |